Advertising device

Abstract

An advertising device that is configured to be superposed a suitable horizontal support surface and display a first message and a second message to individuals proximate thereto. The invention includes a first portion and a second portion that are hingedly coupled proximate an upper perimeter edge thereof. The first portion and second portion are identically sized and constructed. The first portion and second portion include a lower display area and an upper display area. The lower display area is operable in a first mode and a second mode. The upper display area includes a graphical display unit operable to display a second message. The first portion and second portion are operably coupled with a securing member at the lower perimeter edge thereof. The graphical display unit has a frame member circumferentially disposed thereto. A controller is provided to provide operation of the graphical display unit altering the messages displayed thereon.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An advertising device that is operable to be placed on a horizontal support surface wherein the advertising device comprises:
 a first portion and a second portion, said first portion and said second portion being of a same size and shape, said first portion and said second portion being hingedly coupled at an upper perimeter edge of said first portion and an upper perimeter edge of said second portion, said first portion having a lower display area and an upper display area, said second portion having a lower display area and an upper display area, said lower display area of said first portion having a first mode and a second mode, said lower display area of said second portion having a first mode and a second mode, said upper display area of said first portion having a graphical display unit;   a controller, said controller being mounted within the advertising device, said controller being operably coupled to said graphical display unit present on said upper display area, said controller having necessary electronics to receive, store, transmit and manipulate data.   
     
     
         2 . The advertising device operable to be placed on a horizontal support surface as recited in  claim 1 , and further including a frame member, said frame member being circumferentially disposed around said upper display area having the graphical display unit therein, said frame member being comprised of a plurality of wall members, said plurality of wall members being secured to said first portion, said plurality of wall members being perpendicular with said first portion and extending outward therefrom. 
     
     
         3 . The advertising device operable to be placed on a horizontal support surface as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said upper display area of said second portion includes a graphical display unit. 
     
     
         4 . The advertising device operable to be placed on a horizontal support surface as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said graphical display unit present in said upper display area of said second portion has a frame member circumferentially disposed thereto. 
     
     
         5 . The advertising device operable to be placed on a horizontal support surface as recited in  claim 4 , wherein in said first mode said lower display area of said first portion is configured to receive indicia thereon. 
     
     
         6 . The advertising device operable to be placed on a horizontal support surface as recited in  claim 5 , wherein in said second mode said lower display area of said first portion is configured to have a placard releasably secured thereto. 
     
     
         7 . The advertising device operable to be placed on a horizontal support surface as recited in  claim 4 , and further including a plurality of slots, said plurality of slots being horizontal in orientation, said plurality of slots being formed in said first portion and said second portion proximate a lower perimeter edge thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The advertising device operable to be placed on a horizontal support surface as recited in  claim 7 , and further including a strap member, said strap member being operably coupled with said plurality of slots formed in said first portion and said second portion, said strap member configured to control an angle between said first portion and said second portion ensuing placement of the advertising device. 
     
     
         9 . The advertising device operable to be placed on a horizontal support surface as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said first portion and said second portion are planar in manner and rectangular in shape. 
     
     
         10 . The advertising device operable to be placed on a horizontal support surface as recited in  claim 9 , wherein in said first mode said lower display area of said second portion is configured to receive indicia thereon. 
     
     
         11 . The advertising device operable to be placed on a horizontal support surface as recited in  claim 10 , wherein in said second mode said lower display area of said second portion is configured to have a placard releasably secured thereto.